1970s Maps of Gaston County, North Carolina

Explore 18 historic maps of Gaston County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Gaston County, NC maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Mount Holly, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Mount Holly, 1972 Print
    1970 Mount Holly
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Gaston County, including Charlotte, Gastonia, and other nearby areas

  2. 1970 Map of Lake Norman South, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Lake Norman South, 1972 Print
    1970 Lake Norman South
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Gaston County, including Huntersville, Cornelius, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1970 Map of Lincolnton East, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Lincolnton East, 1972 Print
    1970 Lincolnton East
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Gaston County, including Lincolnton, High Shoals, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1970 Map of Lowesville, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Lowesville, 1972 Print
    1970 Lowesville
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Gaston County, including Stanley, Mariposa, and other nearby areas

  5. 1970 Map of Gastonia North, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Gastonia North, 1972 Print
    1970 Gastonia North
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Gaston County, including Gastonia, Dallas, and other nearby areas

  6. 1971 Map of Kings Mountain, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Kings Mountain, 1973 Print
    1971 Kings Mountain
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Gaston County, including Gastonia, Kings Mountain, and other nearby areas

  7. 1973 Map of Gastonia South, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Gastonia South, 1975 Print
    1973 Gastonia South
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Gaston County, including Gastonia, Crowders, and other nearby areas

  8. 1973 Map of Bessemer City, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Bessemer City, 1976 Print
    1973 Bessemer City
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Gaston County, including Gastonia, Kings Mountain, and other nearby areas

  9. 1973 Map of Cherryville, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Cherryville, 1976 Print
    1973 Cherryville
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Gaston County, including Cherryville, Belwood, and other nearby areas

  10. 1973 Map of Lincolnton West, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Lincolnton West, 1976 Print
    1973 Lincolnton West
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Gaston County, including Lincolnton, Cherryville, and other nearby areas

  11. 1973 Map of Waco, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Waco, 1976 Print
    1973 Waco
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Gaston County, including Shelby, Kings Mountain, and other nearby areas

  12. 1973 Map of Belmont, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Belmont, 1976 Print
    1973 Belmont
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Gaston County, including Charlotte, Gastonia, and other nearby areas

  13. 1976 Map of Lincolnton West, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Lincolnton West, 1978 Print
    1976 Lincolnton West
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Gaston County, including Lincolnton, Cherryville, and other nearby areas

  14. 1976 Map of Cherryville, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Cherryville, 1978 Print
    1976 Cherryville
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Gaston County, including Cherryville, Belwood, and other nearby areas

  15. 1976 Map of Kings Mountain, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Kings Mountain, 1978 Print
    1976 Kings Mountain
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Gaston County, including Gastonia, Kings Mountain, and other nearby areas

  16. 1976 Map of Belmont, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Belmont, 1978 Print
    1976 Belmont
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Gaston County, including Charlotte, Gastonia, and other nearby areas

  17. 1976 Map of Bessemer City, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Bessemer City, 1978 Print
    1976 Bessemer City
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Gaston County, including Gastonia, Kings Mountain, and other nearby areas

  18. 1976 Map of Waco, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Waco, 1978 Print
    1976 Waco
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Gaston County, including Shelby, Kings Mountain, and other nearby areas

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